[In The Public Square] Dirtier politics: What to expect in 2025
Talk of Philippine politics today and we see: the worsening conflict between the Marcos and Duterte dynasties, the rise of the Tulfos, the inevitable crescendo of criticism in their wake, and the...
View ArticleChina’s ‘monster’ ship out, but another Chinese ship is sailing near Zambales
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, January 8, that another China Coast Guard (CCG) was sailing close to the shore of Zambales after another vessel, the so-called...
View ArticleSharp Rain or Shine shows no rust from long break after breezy win over...
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine eased Yeng Guiao’s worries as the Elasto Painters sustained their winning form in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Despite a lengthy layoff, Rain or Shine got off a...
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UK universities join retreat from Elon Musk’s X, citing misinformation on...
Universities and other higher education establishments have joined a retreat among British institutions from Elon Musk’s X social media platform, citing its role in spreading misinformation that...
View ArticleWinless San Miguel crashes out of EASL contention after blowout loss to...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel’s fortunes in the East Asia Super League have not changed. The Beermen remained the only winless team in the continental showdown after absorbing a 94-63 road drubbing...
View ArticleMeta ends US fact-check program | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Meta ends US fact-checking program, leaving partners blindsided Meta scraps its longstanding fact-checking program...
View Article‘We’re here to be competitive’: NorthPort surge continues with rare win vs...
MANILA, Philippines – If there were still any doubts, a rare win over Barangay Ginebra showed NorthPort can hang with the big boys of the PBA. The Batang Pier beat the Gin Kings for the first time in...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Misa Mayor for Nazareno 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula is leading the Misa Mayor (fiesta Mass) for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand at midnight on Thursday, January 9....
View ArticleLIVE: Traslacion 2025 begins
MANILA, Philippines – The image of the Jesus Nazareno leaves Quirino Grandstand early morning Thursday, January 9, for the Traslacion. The Traslacion is the traditional procession of hundreds of...
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PAL adds new Catarman route, more Siargao flights from Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up flights from the Queen City of the South beginning March with a new route to Catarman and more flights to Siargao. “The new Cebu hub...
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Cagayan de Oro sees dwindling Traslacion crowd, disrupted livelihoods
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Dodong Napoco wandered the crowded streets of Cagayan de Oro on Thursday morning, January 9, a bundle of handkerchiefs tucked under his arm. For years – except during the...
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IN PHOTOS: Feast of Jesus Nazareno 2025 in Bacolod, Cavite, Davao Region,...
Catholic devotees flocked to the streets of, not just Manila, but also in the different provinces around the Philippines to participate in their own Traslacion, celebrating the Feast of Jesus...
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Marcos picks new chief of court that handles his family’s ill-gotten wealth...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently named the new chief of the Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court that handles his family’s ill-gotten wealth cases. Marcos signed the appointment of Geraldine...
View ArticleWho is Pepsi Paloma, and why are people talking about her?
MANILA, Philippines – Why is the late Pepsi Paloma being talked about again? On January 9, actor and comedian Vic Sotto filed a cyber libel complaint against filmmaker Darryl Yap over the teaser for...
View ArticleAncajas aims to boost IBF ranking against Mepranum
MANILA, Philippines – Whether Jerwin Ancajas’ temporary break with trainer Joven Jimenez works wonders will be known when the former world champion tangles with veteran Richie Mepranum on January 25...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: syd hartha
MANILA, Philippines – Folk-pop artist syd hartha is returning to the Rappler HQ on Thursday, January 9, for the very first 2025 episode of Rappler Live Jam! The “paruparo” singer has always prided...
View Article[Ilonggo Notes] Binastos sa Ilonggo
I grew up in a household where swearing and cussing were considered crass and vulgar. I don’t recall hearing my parents, aunts or uncles using these words, except perhaps very rarely in a fit of...
View ArticleVic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap over Pepsi Paloma teaser | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap for Pepsi Paloma movie trailer TV personality Vic Sotto files a complaint...
View ArticleNew York’s top court denies Trump’s bid to halt sentencing
NEW YORK, USA – New York’s top court rejected on Thursday, January 9, Donald Trump’s request to halt the president-elect’s sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money...
View ArticleUS House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday, January 9, to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister...
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